Basil-Garlic Olive Oil Chicken Skillet

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Chicken thighs seared in a fragrant basil-garlic olive oil sauce, served with steamed asparagus for a simple, flavorful weeknight dinner. This Italian-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Olive oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Add lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped basil, then stir to combine.
  4. Step 4: Add asparagus to the skillet, nestling it around the chicken. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove chicken and asparagus to a plate, and let rest for 2 minutes. Discard any excess oil from the skillet, then return to heat and reduce the sauce for 1 minute until slightly thickened.

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